new to source mapping Created 18 years ago2006-01-06 13:22:00 UTC by killer1102

i have maped for HL1 so i can create a room with stuff in it. But i have found much that is diffrent in HL2.
one of the things i don`t get is the "train" props can be dynamic or phisics. But i don`t see how i make any of them follow a track (wonders if you tie it to some invisible brush)
Also i have tried and failed to get a combine APC to work but can`t seem to make it. (doesn`t help when there seems to be many props for it )
On the subject of props how do i make an edge (like the top one) be on the grid lines not between 2?
EDIT: steam is giveing me troble (again). can i get and use the source version of hammer witout STEAM?

Models seem to not like being positioned perfectly so you must place them through walls etc...

I write a physics guide:

http://twhl.co.za/tutorial.php?id=100

Combine APC is probs a physics object right? Maybe it is an NPC not sure...

Hammer must have Steam open to be used...

I made a train model follow path_corners like HL1.

steam if the biggest pice of ** i can think of (2 k/s download on a 2 m/s line) and my sister decided to test shift+delete on my source SDK directory.
steam is just giveing me "steam ticket has exspired" and "The steam servers are currently to busy..." when i try to redownload...

Meh reinstall...

reinstal what?
why should i renter password every 30 secs on steam anyway?

Check the example map about props, it shows the use of the different prop types you'll use most frequently.

What I'd do is use a prop_static and parent it to a func_train. About model placement, don't be over-perfectionistic, just move them while holding the Alt key (so you don't snap to the grid) and be happy when it looks good in the 3D view, nobody is likely to notice a difference of a unit or so.

As for Steam, I assume it's a good idea to prevent your sister from using the computer in such cases anyway, Steam or no Steam.
Anyway, sounds like it's behaving abnormal - it doesn't do that usually. Did you check the Steam support pages already for a solution?

the "steam servers are too busy" thing happens with every one i know (mayby steam should invest in some more servers). Mayby i should try at midnight.

I have never experienced problems with it so maybe just maybe your installation cooped up.

/me is not reinstalling for a 4th timesince new year.
still think they should get faster servers
why should a HL2 install affect steam downloads anyway????

well i did reinstall in the end... and got it working at last. except it seems to have "somehow" lost all my non-source games (there in steamapps folder. but steam claims there not installed)
EDIT:Forgot about the "edit" button sry